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Why Homeowners Should Be Aware of Electronic Cigarettes When Controlling Indoor Air Quality
by Scott Hudson
It's well known that smoking tobacco indoors pollutes a home's air supply with numerous chemicals and carcinogens. What about the new trend of vaping electronic…
Simple Ways to Host a Safe Easter Egg Hunt
by Scott Hudson
Easter is coming! One of the most fun annual traditions is the Easter egg hunt. But if you're hosting one in your home for the…
The Benefits of Using a Dehumidifer in the Spring
by Scott Hudson
Here in Florida with its subtropical climate, the average annual humidity level is a high 74 percent. The level spikes in spring and summer, because…
How to Banish Airborne Bacteria and Improve Your Air Quality with UV Lights
by Scott Hudson
UV (ultraviolet) lights do a remarkable job at improving air quality indoors with little effort on your part. These light bulbs mimic a spectrum of…
Is Your Air Conditioning Affecting Your Skin?
by Scott Hudson
Dry skin is not something we usually have to worry about in Florida. In fact, if there are any advantages to living in a humid…
IAQ Concerns for At-Home Gyms
by Scott Hudson
Your exercise room or home gym offers an ideal way to get in shape for better health. To maximize your benefits, you probably took a…
How to Improve Home Comfort with Spring Cleaning
by Scott Hudson
With the warming outdoor temperatures, it's time to tackle spring cleaning and maintenance chores to spruce up your home for the coming summer. When you're…
Laundry Room Ventilation Concerns for Renovations
by Scott Hudson
When a home remodel is in the works and it includes the laundry area, you’ll have to build in laundry room ventilation. Building codes require…
Ways to Prepare Your HVAC for Spring
by Scott Hudson
Spring comes early in our part of the world. In fact, we sometimes use our air conditioners right through the winter, with the occasional switch…
Color and Temperature: How They Connected?
by Scott Hudson
We all know that certain colors heat up when exposed to sunlight – that's why we don't walk barefoot on black asphalt in the summer.…
Why You Should Get an A/C Tune Up
by Scott Hudson
Spring is a gorgeous time of year here in Orlando, but its arrival is a sign that sizzling-hot, humid weather isn't far behind. To avoid…
Picking Heat Pumps: Air Source vs. Ground Source
by Scott Hudson
Heat pumps warm your home in winter without consuming natural gas or utilizing electric heating. In the summer, the same unit cools your house like…
Furnace Performance: Gauging Your Heating System
by Scott Hudson
The performance of your furnace directly affects your comfort, but it also impacts your energy bills and ongoing expenses for repairs and maintenance. If you're…
Indicators Your Electrical Wiring Should Be Replaced
by Scott Hudson
Does your home electrical wiring meet the demands of the 21st century? Many existing homes today were built during an era of far fewer electrical…
Is Your Air Purifier Broken?
by Scott Hudson
Air purification technology can be a real help in improving your home's indoor air quality. But how do you know if you're getting the benefits…
Smart Thermostats: Why We Love Them
by Scott Hudson
If you're not the type of homeowner who jumps on the bandwagon of every new technology trend, you may think all the fuss being made…